Re: Another 2 1/2 Wrecker

From: m35products (m35prod@optonline.net)
Date: Mon Oct 31 2005 - 06:03:37 PST


Kenny, thanks for the info.

I will measure the one down the road, which is not for sale, and measure its
wheelbase and frame. I am certain that once long ago I did measure one of
these beasts and discovered a small difference. Or it could have been an
acid flashback.

APB

----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 5:27 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Another 2 1/2 Wrecker

> APB, the frame length and wheelbase are the same. There is some definite
> reinforcements to the frame all the way up under the cab. What I fail to
see is
> the spring lockouts on the front springs mentioned in the manuals. The
frame
> was doubled up using flat stock not anything formed so if one had a frame
to
> copy, it could probably be duplicated. My concern with mine was
originality.
> Everything looked right but I was a little suspicious for some reason. I
have
> the original Data plate in nice condition for its age but couldn't find
> frame numbers right away. It was after I got home I finally found the
number on
> the frame. Its in front of the left front spring hangar and to my
delight, it
> matches the title and the data plate.I did a little cleaning on the Brake
> Lock data plate and it looks almost new! Not bad for a 52 year old truck.
> Another really cool thing is the swivel valve. With the stops removed,
the crane
> can spin in circles indefenitely!
> Cool Stuff,
> Kenny
>
>
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